Performers at Pitchfork Paris 2017 include the National, Run the Jewels, Ride, Talaboman, BADBADNOTGOOD, and Kamasi Washington. Prior to the festival is the Pitchfork Avant-Garde block party—a series of concerts that take place around Bastille (the 11th arrondissement). Among the artists playing Avant-Garde shows are Big Thief, Jamila Woods, Pinegrove, (Sandy) Alex G, Nick Hakim, Julie Byrne, and Rostam. For more info on the festival and Avant-Garde, visit Pitchfork Music Festival Paris’ website.